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Wedge Shaped Inserts Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is SHIMS which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: SHIMS

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199%5Exact Match!
238%8 A wedge or a sand wedge
332%8 Having a V-shaped or wedge-shaped tail

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "SHIMS" which means:

    noun
  • • A thin wedge of material (wood or metal or stone) for driving into crevices
  • verb
  • • To fit one or more shims to a piece of machinery.
  • • To adjust something by using shims.
  • • To intercept and modify calls to (an api), usually for compatibility purposes.

An example sentence would be:

  • • "The carpenter used shims to level the kitchen cabinets."
  • • "The mechanic used shims to adjust the clearance in the engine's valves."

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New York Times09 May 1997 Across 10
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